As a non-profit membership organization, KVRC has also received limited grants that helps us to achieve our goals.

Riverside Park Restoration

Kern Valley River Council (KVRC) was recently awarded a $25,000 grant from the USFS, Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. The Kernville Riverside Park Renovation Project's goal is to enhance the ecological, aesthetic, and recreational value of the 1/4 mile stretch of the Kern River starting just above the Kernville Bridge, through Riverside Park in Kernville.

Project Clean River

Currently, KVRC is involved in a major project involving several organizations in the Kern Valley, the “CLEAN RIVER PROJECT”. This long-term project utilizes the resources of many
groups, including the U.S. Forest Service, volunteers to do physical cleanup work, and local businesses. KVRC is helping with providing additional funding, along with additional trash service and
people to work in areas that no service is available or can be provided by current operations.

Miracle Slalom Course

Another KVRC project was the development of a permanent slalom race and training site at Miracle Hot Springs on the Lower Kern River. From this site, KVRC is be able to provide a prime location for training of paddlers and slalom athletes, including development of cadet and junior paddlers. Miracle was one of the primary slalom training sites of 2004 Olympic Silver medalist, and Kernville resident, Rebecca Giddens.

The Future

Although a young organization, the members are seasoned and experienced conservationists, dedicated to the cause of educating river users, and preserving and enhancing the quality and beauty of this
wonderful river.